Throughout Gracie Barra Arnold’s 8 years in Nottingham, we’ve witnessed the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu in the lives of our students. We could speak endlessly about the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu, but we believe that there is no better testament to its impact than hearing it first-hand from our students. In this blog we are proud to share the experiences of both students and parents whose lives have been enriched through their Jiu-Jitsu journey with us at Gracie Barra Arnold.
“My Son (14 yr) started attending last September, I’ve seen an improvement in self confidence, behaviour & work ethic (even at school). He’s made friends within his class and enjoys every session, gets on with all the coaches. He had no previous experience and we would thoroughly recommend to anyone!”
“My son loves to come here, the mats are spotless and cleaned after every session, everyone is so welcoming and polite. They have plenty of staff helping out on the mats. My son has autism and his settled in so quickly due to everyone being so good and patient with him thankyou to all the hard working staff here.”
“I absolutely love the Arnold Gracie Barra. My son started when he was 3.5 in tiny champions and is now almost 6 in little champions. It’s given him discipline, confidence and encouraged him to work independently and help others. The energy the Professors and coaches have is infectious and they give next level support.
Since then my husband has started training – he loves the discipline and learning the techniques. I started training last month and for me it’s been a breath of fresh air to my routine and mental well being.
The friendliness and camaraderie is brilliant. You’re made to feel so welcome and part of the family. It has something for everyone.
Highly recommend! Give it a go and come join the GB Arnold family.”
“Great atmosphere and fun for my son. He’s enjoying it and always asking when he’s going to Jiu-Jitsu classes. Highly recommended, good approach from coaches, helpful and giving their best to encourage kids to learn this fantastic art.
highly recommend both of my kids attend their classes and they love it. I’ve joined GB Arnold in January and I really enjoy it. I used to train judo when I was younger and now practicing BJJ reminded me of my youth days, GB Arnold has fantastic community, people are really friendly professors and coaches are very patient and top of the top.”
“I started Grace Barra Arnold in March. It took a lot getting use too but the staff are very supportive and show no judgement given if you can’t always get. I’m starting to find my feet a little more and now making realistic goals. We all have our reasons for taking up martial arts and for me it’s more about facing your fears and knowing how to deal with things effectively. I now got my Daughter into Jiu-Jitsu to help her with something similar. I know it’s early days but I do feel like JIU-JITSU has been the right move for both of us!”
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Reflecting on the experiences of our students shows the tremendous positive impact on the people within our community. From children improving their confidence and discipline to adults finding mental well-being and camaraderie, you can see that Gracie Barra Arnold is so much more than just a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy. There is a consistent theme of inclusivity among the reviews, where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel welcomed and supported. This reflects on our vision of Jiu-Jitsu for everyone and we are very proud of the diverse and supportive community around us.
The emphasis on personal growth beyond physical skills shows our holistic approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It’s not just about learning the techniques, but also about developing resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging, to name a few.
Join our community at Gracie Barra Arnold, where you’ll not only learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but also discover the best version of yourself.
